Primary Sources: People - Native Americans - American Indians - Indigenous Americans: Geronimo

Presents the story of the origin of the Apache Indians as told by Geronimo. The birds war against the other animals; Son of the woman goes hunting; The killing of the dragon; Subdivision of the Apache tribe; Geronimo's early life; Customs of the tribe; Geronimo's family; Raids into Mexico; Other statements.

"This Arizona Memory Project online exhibit, created in conjunction with Geronimo! Revered and Reviled (The Man Behind the Legend), features images of Geronimo, other Apache leaders, U.S. military leaders and the Apache scouts who worked for the U.S. Cavalry. Also included are rare C.S. Fly images from the 1886 Canon de los Embudos negotiations to end hostilities, an event that saw Geronimo and Gen. George Crook sitting down face to face to parley. Finally, the exhibit also shows scenes of Apache imprisonment and exile, images of artifacts including Geronimo's rifle, and a copy of Geronimo's signature and maps. "

Captured by Late Gen. Lawton in 1886 After a Long and Bloody Career. SINCE PRISONER OF WAR Old Indian Had Been Repeatedly Captured and as Often Returned to Warpath.